Finance Director

THE COMPANY:GRC Solutions is a renowned cyber security and privacy consultancy committed to delivering exceptional governance risk and compliance solutions to our customers. Our mission is to help safeguard digital environments and ensure data privacy compliance through comprehensive and innovative solutions.THE SPONSOR:Bloom Equity Partners is leveraging decades of investing and operating experience to rapidly unlock transformational growth and deliver superior returns to our investment partners and management teams. Investing exclusively in lower-middle market technology, software and tech-enabled business service companies, Bloom drives enduring market value by partnering closely with founders and management teams, injecting capital to unlock growth and providing operational resources and expertise to enable meaningful step-change to the business.JOB SUMMARY: The Head of Finance is responsible for leading the day-to-day finance operations of the business, ensuring tight control of cash, balance sheet integrity, and timely, accurate reporting.This role oversees all transactional finance, treasury, statutory accounting, and audit processes for a professional services organization with approximately £20 million in annual turnover.The position ensures the business meets its financial control, compliance, and reporting obligations and provides the CFO and leadership team with a clear, reliable financial picture.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Cash & Treasury ManagementOwn and manage daily cash operations across all UK and international bank accountsMaintain short- and medium-term cash-flow visibility and ensure sufficient liquidity to meet obligationsMonitor client receipts, supplier payments, and intercompany settlementsOptimize working capital through disciplined billing, collections, and payment processesManage relationships with banking partners and support the CFO on treasury policyFinancial Control & AccountingOversee all general ledger and balance-sheet management activitiesEnsure accurate and timely posting of journals, accruals, and reconciliationsSupervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll journals, and expense managementEnsure compliance with IFRS, the Companies Act 2006, and other applicable standards (e.g. UK GAAP)Prepare monthly management accounts and statutory financial statements for review by the CFOCoordinate with external auditors and manage the annual audit process end-to-endOperational FinanceEnsure client billing is completed accurately and promptly in line with contract termsManage supplier relationships and payment scheduling within cash-flow parametersOversee the finance systems environment (e.g., Xero, Sage, or NetSuite) and ensure process automation and efficiencyMaintain up-to-date documentation of all finance procedures and internal controlsLeadership & CollaborationLead and develop a small transactional finance team, ensuring cross-training and continuity of critical tasksAct as the key liaison between Finance and Operations for invoicing, timesheet, and project cost queriesSupport the CFO with ad-hoc reporting, audit preparation, and compliance submissions (VAT, PAYE, Companies House, etc.)QUALIFICATIONS:EssentialQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 7 years’ post-qualification experienceStrong track record managing day-to-day finance operations in a professional services or project-based environmentProven experience in cash management, working capital, and control frameworksSound understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP, tax, and statutory complianceHands-on experience preparing management accounts and audit packsProficiency in modern accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage Intacct, or NetSuite)DesirablePrior experience in a private-equity-backed or multi-entity group structureSolid understanding of covenant reporting and forecastingExperience consolidating international subsidiaries or managing multicurrency accountsKnowledge of IFRS 15 (revenue recognition for contracts with customers)Personal AttributesHighly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracyAnalytical and commercially aware, with sound judgment on financial controls and cash disciplineProactive, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with non-finance teamsHands-on, “can-do” approach — comfortable both leading and rolling up sleevesPowered by JazzHRkGd1offFcq